What Kind Of Rat Am I?

Discover Your Inner Rat

You are lovely. You are pampered. You were born with a silver cheese in your mouth. You are a fancy (pet) rat.
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I've Been Tagged

I meant to do this long ago, when my friend Sham tagged me, but life (as you know) got in the way. So here it is, albeit a bit belated.

Four jobs I have had:

Waitress
Graduate Assistant
Fashion Consultant
Night Desk Clerk

Four movies I can watch over and over:

Harry Potter (any)
Ice Age
Napolean Dynamite
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Four places I have lived:

Albuquerque, NM
Portales, NM
(the rest are only in my dreams)

Four tv shows I love:

Forensic Files
Psychic Detectives
Cold Case Files
Dr. G

Four places I have been to on holiday:

Disneyland
Phoenix, AZ
Washington D.C.
Denver, CO

Four favorite dishes:

Hot, Hot, HOT wings
Fettuccini Alfredo
Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas
Fried Chicken, Mash Potatoes, Corn and Biscuits

Four sites I visit daily:

PayPal
Sitesell
USPS
Dooce

Four places I would rather be right now:

Hawaii
Las Vegas
Richland, WA
Did I say Hawaii?

So, there you have it. :)

Still Learning

Just when I think I know pretty much everything about my rats, I'm surprised. Out of nowhere, Coda has decided she likes ear tickeling.

I scritch her between her ears and she's a bruxing, boggling maniac.

Anyway, I know what her sweet spot is. What's yours? What do you do for your pets, or what does your human do for you that just makes you go wild?

Happy Weekend!

Tag! You're It!!

I got this little thing off Diva Kitty's Blog.

1. Go into your archives.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Post the fifth sentence (or closest to it).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.

Here's mine:
"I put up our outside decorations on Nov. 1, but the hubby made me wait until after Thanksgiving to put up the tree and lights."

I'm tagging anybody who'd like to play. :)

Sittin' On My Shoulder

I had a comment from Norway Ratty that got me thinking.

She mentioned that Coda is a good shoulder-sitter, according to her picture. The funny thing is...Coda hates riding on shoulders. She'd rather burrow in the couch and tear my cushions apart.

But, it got me thinking. The truth is, Half Rat was my best shoulder sitter. She LOVED to just sit there and watch the world go by. The other girls weren't/aren't too keen on it, although Rat Rat will tolerate it, if just to humor me and get a yogie or two.

So, I'd like to know...

Who's your best shoulder sitter?

Question

Aside from this post, where I am asking you to comment, do you feel obligated to comment on blogs you read regularly? I was reading about this elsewhere and wondered how my readers felt about it.

Please leave comments with your opinion. :)

Something Fun

Sole this from our friends Bastya and Vincent, the hamsters. Here goes:

10 Favorites:

Favorite Season: Spring
Favorite Sport: Is sleeping a sport?
Favorite Time: 1-4 am
Favorite Month: April or May
Favorite Actor: David Spade
Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Ice Cream: Cinnamon caramel cashew crunch
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings!
Favorite Drink: Milk
Favorite Places: San Francisco, Disneyland, Montana in the summer

9 Currents:

Current Feeling: Sickly
Current O/S: Windows XP Home Edition
Current Windows Open: Internet Explorer
Current Drink: Water
Current Time: 1:23 am
Current Mobile(s) Used: Sanyo PM-8200
Current Show on TV: Grand Theft Auto "Vice City" Playstation game
Current Thought: I need to do the dishes
Current Clothing: Jeans, white top

8 Firsts:

First Nick: Sunshine eyes
First Kiss: My husband (in 5th grade!)
First Crush: My husband
First Computer: A sweet 1988 Tandy...with 2 floppy disc drives! And a dot matrix printer! (that my dad STILL uses.)
First Vehicle I drove: 1985 Dodge Diplomat
First Job: Babysitter. When I turned 15 I started waiting tables.
First Pet: A persian kitty named Ginger
First Shave(men)/hairstyle(women): A nifty poodle perm at age 10

7 Lasts:

Last Chai (Tea) : A couple weeks ago
Last Movie: Joe Dirt
Last Time I Drove: 10 hours ago
Last Time Shaved(men)/Beauty parlour visit(women): 14 months ago
Last Web Site Visited: Rattie Corner
Last Software Installed: ???????????
Last Pill I Had: BC

6 Have You Evers:

Have You Ever Broken the Law: Yes. Yes I have.
Have You Ever Been Drunk: Nope
Have You Ever Climbed a Tree: Yes
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Nope
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire or Bomb Blast: Yes
Have You Ever Broken Anyone’s Heart: Yes

5 Things:

Things You Can Hear Right Now: Rat Rat drinking, J opening and closing doors
Things on Your Computer Table: 'Puter, shredder, misc. paperwork and CD's, pens/pencils
Things on Your Bed: Extra blanket, 2 pillows, comforter, sheets
Things You Ate Today: Red chile chicken enchiladas, applesauce, corn, fried chicken, mashed potatoes
Things in Mind: Work I need to do, chores I need to do, rats I need to play with, exercise I need to do, errands I need to do

4 Places You Have Been Today:

Home

Nail Salon

Post Office

Home again

3 People You Can Tell Anything To:

J

My sister

My best friend


2 Choices:

Black or White: Black

Hot or Cold: Hot

1 Thing You Want To Do Before You Die:

Get published!

Now, everyone who wants to, do it! It's fun!

What A Girl Needs

A girl named Lynn, that is. So, in my perusing of the www this week I've been coming across this pretty fun little blogthing. You type your name followed by needs into any search engine and report the first 5 results. I got some skewed results, so you're getting a random, and funny, selection. Try it and report back what your 5 needs are. :) *come on...try it*

Lynn needs only to read cue cards. (ah...if only life were truly this easy. I'd read cue cards anyday. Who needs free thought??)

Lynn needs to promote the successes that have been achieved. (Ok, this one's for you J. Rawwwrrrr. *wink wink*)

Lynn needs work with a better salary in the new year. (Well, duh. Who doesn't?)

Lynn needs a blog. (Hmmm....I seem to already have one...no, two...of those. Must be talking about Ratty ;) )

Lynn needs about 2-3 hours a day to use the Internet as her business requires. (Hell yeah! These results must be psychic, huh? Only, it's more like 8-9 hours, 'cause I'm a workaholic and all that. Ha!)

So there you have it! Fun, short and a little something new for Rattie Corner. We will return to our regularly scheduled ratness soon.

Follow Up To My Birthday

Weirdly enough, this is pretty accurate in a lot of ways, especially the cooking without recipes. Actually, most of it is right on. I've never put much stock in this type of stuff, horoscopes/numerology and all, but this is too cool. Do yours too!

Your Birthdate: June 15

With a birthday on the 15th of any month, you are apt to have really strong attachments to home, family and domestic scene. The 1 and 5 equaling 6, provide the sort of energy that makes you an excellent parent or teacher. You are very responsible and capable. This is an attractive and an attracting influence. You like harmony in your environment and strive to maintain it. You tend to learn by observation rather than study and research. You may like to cook, but you probably don't follow recipes. This number shows artistic leanings and would certainly support an talents that may be otherwise in your makeup. You're a very generous and giving person, but perhaps a bit stubborn in ways.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

My 100 Things

If Ratty can do it... so can I!

1. I married my 5th grade valentine
2. I still have the same 2 toe rings on since I was 15
3. I'm with Ratty...CHEESE! Love it!
4. I'm too big of a wimp to watch horror movies
5. "Saving Private Ryan" gave me a panic attack
6. I didn't get braces until college
7. I only wore them for 10 months
8. I still wear a retainer every night
9. I love Disneyland and Disney movies
10."Emperor's New Groove" is at the top of my list
11. I prefer to stay up late, and sleep in
12. I lived with my parents until I got married
13. I was going to go to law school
14. I got lazy and didn't
15. I love playing the original NES "Mario Bros." I still haven't won
16. I love comedies and funny people
17. I was raised Southern Baptist
18. I have a super strong faith, even though I don't go to church
19. I am 5 foot 5 and three-quarters. Exactly.
20. I love wearing 4 inch heels
21. Or flipflops
22. I love soy tarts
23. I spend too much money on other people
24. I love money- I want to be rich, and not famous
25. I will try to never work for anyone but myself. Ever.
26. I am addicted to "Queen"
27. I prefer Rock or Alternative music
28. Rap lyrics make me sad
29. I can line dance
30. I have been published twice
31. I fall asleep when I'm in the bathtub, soaking
32. My husband's afraid I'll go teets up and die in there
33. I didn't get my first email account until 1999
34. I was going to college for a music degree
35. I decided on business before I started *whew*
36. I was raised in the ghetto
37. Shootings were a common occurance
38. My hubby was raised there too
39. I got my tattoo at 17
40. My parents still don't know about it
41. I LOVE ratties! All ratties!
42. My sister and I wear the same size bra
43. I've never stuffed my bra
44. I get super motion sick
45. Dramamine is my best friend on trips
46. I love spicy food
47. I've visited all of the Western states
48. I've only been East of the Mississippi once
49. I have a twin. Actually, we just share the same b-day- but we're super close
50. My sister an I are unusually close and similar
51. I prefer modern style furniture
52. I adore fast cars- off the line fast
53. I will own an AC Cobra some day...*sigh*
54. I don't have a dishwasher. Wah!
55. I hate dusting. Hate it.
56. I look just like my daddy and his sister
57. I have never tried a cigarette
58. I don't know anything about celebrities
59. I hate cold weather
60. I do not like beer. Blech.
61. I can speak spanish
62. I was a nerd growning up
63. I had the hair, teeth and attitude to prove it
64. I love forensics
65. I hate the "rat sounds" in movies. They're not accurate.
66. I sleep with my mouth open
67. I can fit my fist in my mouth
68. I can "taco" my tongue
69. I only have 1 close friend
70. I only have 2 friends I ever go out with
71. My eyes have two colors-brown and green
72. I once weighed 185 pounds
73. I dated a redneck/hillbilly- for 6 years!
74. I don't eat much sugar
75. I look great in skirts
76. I love moose
77. I have collected them all my life
78. I got allergies in highschool
79. I took 21 hours my last semester of college
80. I have never had a one night stand
81. People who push opinions as facts irritate and frustrate me
82. I am very mellow
83. I adore sushi
84. My grandad was a rum runner during prohibition
85. I can't see without glasses
86. I read a lot
87. I love my public library
88. I always cook without recipes
89. I'm an awesome cook- ask my husband
90. I have a short attention span
91. My maiden name means "cows foot" in Danish
92. I can fit on my husband's lap
93. I always give people a chance-most don't deserve it
94. I always try hard to see both sides of a subject/argument
95. My foot can fit entirely on the top of my hubby's foot
96. I don't believe in the word "rustic"
97. I try hard not to curse
98. I can't play sports
99. I'm a pretty good photographer
100. I'm not sure I have any real rhythm

My 5 Things Updated

These are from Michelle, my best friend.

If I could be bonnie pirate I would not have to worry about school anymore and I could goof off all day and I wouldn’t feel bed about robbing people! That might be nice J

If I could be an inn keeper, I could have a bogus English accent and serve people grub and be entertained by bar fights, as long as they didn’t make too big of a mess….. or I could be in Lord of the Rings and steal a particular hot elf, or king in disguise…….

If I could be a linguist I could act like I was too smart for my own good and make really dry jokes that no one could understand except for my dry boring linguist friends.

If I could be an architect I would build great and different buildings that would blend old world charm and nostalgia with modern insulation and conviencies, so cleverly designed, you would not be able to tell them from the actual antiques.

If I could be a mime, I would hope you'd have pity on me and shoot me. Seriously. (original answer from Lynn) me too, I would hope someone would put us out of our misery. (michelle)

Now if I could just get J to do it...;)

Halfie

is doing great! She hasn't messed with her incision at all! I'm so proud of her. She's eating and running about...just sleeping more than usual. Otherwise, she's acting pretty normal. Yay normal!

And here's my sister's 5 things...

If I could be a bonnie pirate, I would slice every guy who has ever cheated on me or disrespected me into 2033 neat little slivers.

If I could be an actor, I would make anyone who saw me believe in the magic world of the play.

If I were a professor, I would tell my students what I expect from them and then keep my word.

If I could be a vet, I would have an open line of communication between me and the animal so I know exactly what they need.

If I could be a doctor, I wouldn't charge you so much to make you well.

More to come...

My 5 Things

This is from Ratty....

'So here's how it works. Immediately following there is a list of 23 different occupations. You must select at least 5 of them (feel free to select more). You may add more if you like to your list before you pass it on (after you select 5 of the items as it was passed to you). Each one begins with "If I could be..." Of the 5 you selected, you are to finish each phrase with what you would do as a member of that profession.Once you're done you point this meme at three people you think will be cool with putting in a good two cents on it. Don't forget to add a profession to the end of the list with a link to your meme!'

The List
If I could be a scientist...
If I could be a farmer...
If I could be a musician...
If I could be a doctor...
If I could be a painter...
If I could be a gardener...
If I could be a missionary...
If I could be a chef...
If I could be an architect...
If I could be a linguist...
If I could be a psychologist...
If I could be a librarian...
If I could be an athlete...
If I could be a lawyer...
If I could be an innkeeper...
If I could be a professor...
If I could be a writer...
If I could be a llama-rider...(by Ogre)
If I could be a bonnie pirate...(By Teach)
If I could be a servicemember...(By Jeremy)
If I could be a business owner...(By Blue 944)
If I could be an actor... (By Blue 944)
If I could be an agent...(By KelBel)
If I could be video game designer...(By KelBel)
If I could be a comic book artist...(By Stoli)II
f I could be a hooker...(By Pollo Loco)
If I could be a crack addict... (by Elizabeth)
If I could be a porn star... (by Elizabeth)
If I could be a mime... (by Garrison)
If I could be a domestic engineer... (by Rick)
If I could be a time traveller... (by tigerlilly)
If I could be a vet... (by Ratty)
If I could be a carhop... (by Lynn)

Here's my answers:

If I could be a professor, I'd show grownups that learning should be fun. Oh, wait. Do I get to teach a fun subject? Because, frankly, there's nothing fun about accounting.

If I could be a comic book artist, I'd make sure that stick people became a valued art style.

If I could be a time traveler I would go back and kick the crap out of all the stupid men I dated/gave the time of day. Jerks.

If I could be a carhop, I'd have a ton of fun working on roller skates!

If I could be a mime, I would hope you'd have pity on me and shoot me. Seriously.

Ratty, why didn't you add Jedi/opposite of Jedi? (Sorry, I know nothing of Star Wars.) hee hee

I've got no one else to send it on to, so I'm going to email it to:
J-My hubby
Libby-My sis
Michelle- My best friend

I'll post their answers when I get them.

Things I Love

I stole this from Ratty- Mostly to see if I could do it. I tried to avoid food, as I had plenty of choices for every letter! lol

Here's the list:

A. Apricot roses, Alphabet soup and Archives
B. Best friends, Boxers, Blogging and Bowling
C. Comic books, Court TV and Cougars (my car)
D. Date nights, Digital cameras and Disneyland
E. Egg salad sandwiches (w/extra mayo), Exercise and Earrings
F. Friends, Family and Flip-flops
G. Going out to eat, Green eyes and Getting a new hair style
H. Harry Potter, Holidays and Hosting parties
I. Icecream (cinnamon), Impersonations and (my) Identity
J. Jason, Jokes and Justice
K. Kitties, Kismet and Karma
L. Learning, Laughing and Love notes
M. Moving, Mystery Novels and Mineral Make up
N. Nickelodeon, Night and New clothes
O. Overcoming, Optimism and Owning my own biz
P. Playing piano, Puzzles and Pool (billiards)
Q. Quiet, Queen and Quarters (restaurant and money)
R. Ratties, (mini) Reese's cups and Reading
S. Sleeping- in, Shopping and XXX *wink*
T. Traveling, Tall (clothes and men) and Teasing
U. Understanding, Uplifting and Upperclass
V. Vanilla Bean anything, Victoria's Secret and Variety
W. Warm weather, Wireless Internet and Walks
X. The word "x-ing", Xmas and Xerox's
Y. Youth, Y Chromosomes (amazing little buggers) and Yellow
Z. Zeal, Zest and Zillion ('cause I'm gonna have that much money some day.)

So...Did you learn something new?

Just So I Have A Post For Today

Ok, here's the truth. I am boring. And my answers are, well...boring. I wasn't going to do this at first, but I figured, "why not?" So, here is my boringness, for all to see.

1. Your username - why? Lynn is my name.

2. What special skills do you have? I have an uncanny knack for cooking w/no recipes and color coordination. I am the "rat whisperer."

3. Are you learning anything new? How to make my own cosmetics and skin care.

4. If you could be any film character, who would you be? Can't say- don't watch much TV/movies.

5.What pets do you have? 5 Rats

6. Which is your favourite? Rat Rat

7. And your least favourite? Love the last 4 equally- they're too unique to pick one.

8. What's in your handbag (or wallet if you're a bloke)? Wallet, cell phone, one tissue, gum and a lip balm.

9. Boxers or Y-fronts? Boxers.

10. What colour are your eyes? Light brown around the pupil, dark green around that.

11. What did you want to be when you grew up? A paralegal

12. What type of mobile (cell) phone do you have? LG VX4400

13. Where did you go on your last proper holiday? Disneyland

14. What did you last dream about? Paypal wasn't
asking for my customer's credit card numbers, so I never got paid.

15. What did you last watch on tv? Napoleon Dynamite

16. What was the last book you read? The Cat Who Talked Turkey

*yawn* Told you! How boring is that?